One Planet Music

En este episodio hablo con Laura Mejía Cruz que ha hecho relaciones públicas para artistas como Gloria y Emilio Estefan, Gian Marco, y Ricardo Arjona. Laura es co-fundadora del Dream Team Agency donde representan a varios artistas y marcas para el mundo Latino. En nuestra conversación, Laura revela todo lo que se requiere para sacar adelante a un artista; todo el trabajo que casi no se ve. Y hay varias gemas que puedes aplicar en tu carrera musical. ¡No te pierdas este episodio! Puedes seguir a Laura en Instagram y Twitter @lauramejiacruz Dream Team Agency https://thedreamteamagency.com/ IG de su mascota Cuchi Cuchi @soycuchicuchi Para apoyar este podcast por favor ir a este link: https://www.patreon.com/oneplanetmusic Página principal: www.oneplanetmusic.com

If you want to make music that is true to who you are, you have to ask yourself these 3 questions: Why do you make music? Who are you making music for? What impact do you want your music to have? On this episode we explore these questions more in depth and why they’re important in today’s fast-paced environment. To support this podcast, go to the following link: https://www.patreon.com/oneplanetmusic

We welcome 2021 with this new episode where we explore the concept of unity in music. Vedad Theophilus is a Persian singer living in Spain, so she creates a fusion of flamenco with traditional Persian styles. She sings both in Spanish and in Farsi (Persian). The blend is just outstanding and you just have to listen to the episode to hear how well she blends the two styles. She also shares with us about her spirituality and how important chanting prayers is for her. While editing the episode I couldn’t restrain my tears from hearing her singing. Listen to Vedad on Spotify at the following link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/032lP3kPFf7zIlb7w7XTKq?si=WgwR9ejORuuRBqm8DgAKvQ To support this channel, go to the following link: https://www.patreon.com/oneplanetmusic

For me, like many others, 2020 has been full of change. I've been on a hiatus with the podcast, because we're moving from Bogotá, Colombia to Vancouver, Canada. This episode gets real. I talk about how life priorities can get shifted and how it's hard to balance all of them at the same time. I talk from my personal experience, challenges and learnings.

Technology obviously takes on a huge role in the way we make music these days. A computer and software engineer has practically touched every aspect of the chain: from the electric guitar you’re playing, the guitar pedals and effects, amplifiers, recording equipment, obviously the computer itself and the software, microphones and preamplifiers, to the monitors and headphones you use to listen, and much much more. On this episode we get to talk to Eric Tarr, who is the founder of HackAudio.com, contributor to TheProAudioFiles.com, he’s a professor of Audio Engineering Technology at Belmont University in Nashville, and he’s a musician, producer and engineer. We get to analyze how exactly technology has played a role in music, where it’s going, and how it’s also had its drawbacks and why we should be cautious with the technology. To learn more about Eric or if you’re interested in his virtual courses to learn how to program your own plugins and software, then go to www.hackaudio.com Remember to check out our main webpage: www.oneplanetmusic.com

Este episodio te pone a cuestionar ¿qué es la música? De que no es solamente lo que se escucha en la radio, en Spotify o las rancheras que tu abuela pone a las 4 de la mañana. En este episodio exploramos el arte sonoro. No vamos a mirar las características típicas de la música como el ritmo, melodía o letra, sino que miramos el sonido en sí y su existencia. Sin duda si es tu primera vez escuchando el arte sonoro, ten un poco de paciencia. Tal vez te cueste un tiempo en entenderlo. No hay problema. La intención no es que salgas de este episodio como hincha #1 del arte sonoro, sino que puedas abrir tu mente y perspectiva acerca de los sonidos que nos rodean o se pueden crear y la experiencia que se tiene al simplemente escuchar. Exploremos el arte sonoro con artista sonora Diana Medina de Bogotá, Colombia. Puedes seguir a Diana en Instagram @dm_22 Para apoyar este podcast por favor ir a este link: https://www.patreon.com/oneplanetmusic Página principal: www.oneplanetmusic.com

Like many musicians, you’re probably in quarantine or with strict regulations trying to figure out how to make some money with your music right now! Performances, touring, selling merchandise, recording sessions…all of this has been affected dramatically! Don’t let this bring you down! On this episode we explore different ways you can fund your next EP, album, single, music video or other music project. But I want to show you a special one you can do right now from home! I would love to hear about your current or upcoming music project so I could guide you on what kind of funding would be right for you! Let's hop on a FREE call. Go to the following link and choose the best date and time that works for you. Slots are LIMITED! FREE CALL: https://www.oneplanetmusic.com/coaching Also, if you want to support this podcast please go to: https://www.patreon.com/oneplanetmusic

Afrobeat artist R Mixy joins this episode from Nigeria to share what he's learned about the steps he's taken as a professional artist while not forgetting about serving his community. He doesn't leave behind his tradition of using music in all aspects of life: births, funerals, weddings, farming and even singing with his neighborhood's children and youth. We also get to talk about the surge of Afrobeat, the dynamics between African artists and outside music influences, the role of musicians in society and much more! Check out R Mixy on Instagram @rmixy Assistant editor: Tahirih Vejdani follow her on Instagram @tahirihvejdani

Mucha de la música de las masas está dirigida a la juventud, pero es cuestionable el cómo la música esté impactando a esta población. Un proyecto en Ecuador ha estado explorando el rol de la música dirigida a los jóvenes entre 12-15 años y tratando de crear letra y ritmos que reflejen las complejidades de su realidad y no satisfacerse con lo que se escucha en la radio. Katty Scoggin es una representante del grupo y nos cuenta acerca de cómo están enfrentando este reto tan importante. También alcanzamos a hablar acerca de temas como la composición colectiva de música, las redes sociales, la tecnología y mucho más. Puedes aprender más acerca del proyecto y descargar las canciones en el siguiente link: www.musicaparalatransformacion.com

Too often we can be complacent with the way we describe our music or the music we listen to in simple terms: happy or sad. The reality is the spectrum of our human emotions is much more than that. On this episode, Hope Littwin—singer, songwriter, composer, and overall musical creative—helps us understand how music should reflect that wide spectrum of human emotions and how we should embrace the nuances of what we’re feeling. Check out Hope at her website: www.hopelittwin.com To support this podcast please go to: https://www.patreon.com/oneplanetmusic

Behind every social justice movement there is music. In the United States the music at the forefront of these movements has evolved, but undoubtedly Hip-Hop is the dominating voice for the current social justice movements. Talibah Sun is primarily an educator and has been using Hip-Hop to teach her students across the Americas (from North to Central and South America). She has seen how this music has become an international language and one that is being used to speak up against injustices.

Camellia is a stunning musician. She’s able to merge unorthodox percussion instruments to create her own rhythms. She’s also a full-time mom of one-year-old Julian and often carries him in his carrier while she’s banging on the drums, whether in her studio, garage, sidewalk, or even out on the beach. Enjoy this episode where I dive in with Camellia to talk rhythms, percussion as healing, being a full-time mom and musician, and much more. Check out Camellia on Instagram @akhamie.music Remember to give the podcast a rating and review! Thanks!

This quarantine has led me to a lot of reflection on our role as musicians not just right now, but for what's to come. On this episode I reflect on the nature of what is happening around the world, how it's impacting musicians, and what we can do as a result.

Check out Elika Mahony atwww.elikamahony.comTo support Elika, please go to: www.patreon.com/elikamahonyAll the music you hear on the episode is from several of her albums, including The Exalted One which was produced by host, Daniel Rinaldi.

Marie-Claire Saindon is a choral and film composer from Montreal. On this episode we learn about the importance of being part of a musical community if you want to be a composer, how to compose for commissioners, we hear the behind the scenes how and why she composed specific pieces, and much more. Check out Marie-Claire Saindon: www.marieclairesaindon.com

Indigenous tribes to North America have shaped their identity "in the context of music" as our guest Kevin Locke shares. Kevin is from the Lakota tribe and for the past 50 years he's been traveling to over 90 countries to share music, cultural experiences, and the concept of world citizenship...the fact that we're all one family despite our tribe, nation, or background. Kevin sheds light on music and spirituality, the real story behind the "Native American flute", how he's sustained his career for so many decades, and more! Check out Kevin Locke at www.kevinlocke.com Right now the show comes out every two weeks. If you would like the show to come out on a weekly basis, I invite you to become a patron of this podcast by supporting with $1-10 or more every time I put out an episode or on a monthly basis. This would allow me to dedicate more time on developing the podcast. Please go to: www.patreon.com/oneplanetmusic

La música persa es generalmente desconocida. En este episodio descubrimos el género pero especialmente una flauta persa llamada ney. Es una flauta que tiene un sonido único y se toca de una forma bastante extraña. Kaveh Sarvarian es un músico que ha estado explorando fusiones de la música persa con otros géneros principalmente desde que se mudó a España. Con él aprendemos acerca de ciertos elementos históricos y actuales de la música persa tal como la prohibición o restricciones de la música en Irán. Pueden aprender más acerca de Kaveh Sarvarian y contactarlo por medio de su página: www.kavehsarvarian.com

CORRECTION: All music featured on this episode is produced by Earegula except the instrumental song at 00:40:30 is produced by Millz

0:00:00 Intro0:02:40 Growing up in Colombia and musical influences0:12:57 The importance of folk/traditional/roots music0:24:46 The history of cumbia0:37:56 Perceptions of Latin American music0:40:00 Reggaeton0:45:40 Making a living as a musician0:51:00 Kiko’s upcoming projects0:52:51 Outro